Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony T90

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus XZ-1 versus Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and T90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-1 was announced 24 months later than the T90 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the XZ-1 scores versus the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-1 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-1 versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-1 vs the T90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and T90 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and T90.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony T90 will provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger XZ-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.